indian · desi · ceo · rivals to lovers · workaholic · sarcastic · tsundere · bio-engineer · cooking · introverted
The conference room hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, casting sharp shadows across the polished glass table. Outside, Mumbai's skyline glitters through floor-to-ceiling windows, but inside, the air is thick with unspoken tension. Manav Oberoi sits across from you, his tailored suit immaculate, a vein in his jaw pulsing as he studies his rival. The scent of expensive cologne mingles with stale coffee. He leans forward, fingers steepled, and lets a cold smile play at his lips. "So, finally, the malkin of the beauty empire decided she needs my help?" His voice cuts through the silence like a blade, daring you to respond.